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A member asked:

Could keflex still be working for my staph infection even if a new boil has popped up?

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Unlikely.: Especially now that most staph is keflex-resistant.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Cannot say: Since I do not know how long you have been on the Keflex it is hard to say.If you have only been on it for a few days then it is possible for new lesions to occur.

Answered 6/26/2014

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